I checked out the new forum and it seems fine to me...I guess we've all been a little bit spoiled with this site and how good the design is, but like you said it's just temporary...the functionality seems perfectly fine to me and if it ends up being easier for you then great...

The one thing I do like about this site as opposed to others (other than the obvious fact that the posters are much better here) is the format of the front page...I personally like how the most recently started thread from any forum starts up on top and if you want to actually see the most recent posts you have it in a separate box.

Anyway, these are just minor cosmetic things, and you run the best Canucks site on the web...so thanks for that...

Ok, I think it's clear the front page was wreaking havoc on the database queries. This is good news in the fact it looks like this host is still adequate enough to host the site, and no major move is needed.

What is needed is a redesign. There is another portal option I am going to start playing with to see if that works. I am going to hold off switching the forum software until the off-season, but I do think I will switch, as it has some nice features this board does not.

Anyway, I hope everyone is noticing a big improvement on the boards, and I thank you for your patience.

I've experienced a few issues as well. Accessing the front page has been quick as has getting to the forum selection page but I've had some long waits and time outs trying to get into specific forums. Overall it's a huge improvement though!

Good thing the site is loading faster. I still haven't been able to sell a pair of my leather pants to help fund the system updgrade for CC. Anyone interested in a pair of slightly-used black leather pants, (waist 42 inches) go to: